Morgan County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Morgan County, Illinois don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Morgan County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Morgan County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 138 significant power outages in Morgan County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 16–19, 2025) came when tornadoes left 11,730 customers (71% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 24 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 38th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 42% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 50 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Morgan County has risen recently: about 8 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 38 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 313 customers (1.9%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 16–19, 2025 | 11,730(71%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jun 29 – Jul 4, 2023 | 7,265(44%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 26–28, 2017 | 6,227(37.7%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 14, 2015 | 4,172(25.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 4, 2024 | 3,315(20.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Morgan County?
Electric companies with service territory in Morgan County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Menard Electric Coop | Cooperative | 11,154 | Not reporting | |
| Illinois Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,313 | Not reporting | |
| Rural Electric Conven Coop - (IL) | Cooperative | 6,011 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Illinois. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Morgan County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Morgan County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Morgan County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Morgan County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Menard Electric Coop, Illinois Rural Electric Coop, Rural Electric Conven Coop - (IL) provide electric service in Morgan County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Morgan County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 16–19, 2025. It peaked at 11,730 customers without power (71% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Morgan County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 138 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 24 min of power per year, and on 50 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Morgan County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/morgan-county